Inventory Control Specialist 3

Position Overview

With minimal supervision, the Inventory Control Specialist III will provide technical guidance, leadership and assistance to the Inventory team to ensure timely and efficient completion of workloads. She/he is responsible for planning and scheduling the efficient use of manpower and equipment to accomplish daily, weekly and monthly objectives.  In addition, this individual is expected to prepare routine reports and correspondence, communicate the status of workflow through the department with the department supervisor and manager as well as implement and monitor training.

Technical Responsibilities of the Job

• Insure the timely and accurate tracking of all material receipts and movement by the warehouse groups utilizing existing inventory control programs and generally accepted inventory tracking methods. 
• Provide insight and recommendations for the improvement of inventory control and maximizing the company’s return on our inventory investment.

Among other assignments the following are the primary responsibilities of the Inventory Control Specialist III:

• Direct a team of inventory counters and assists with tasks such as counting when needed

• Organize workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks

• Schedule and coordinate daily, weekly and monthly assignments and work loads
• Schedule and Coordinate assignments with other department and warehouse leads and supervisors

• Pass on information from upper management to team members and vice versa

• Perform inventory analysis and data entry as needed
• Generate standard reports that communicate inventory discrepancies and status’
• Act as liaison between warehousing and purchasing to resolve material issues
• Maintain the integrity of the inventory database
• Develop cycle count/inventory processes and procedures to insure accuracy and efficiency
• Trouble shooting
• Insure quality control practices are adhered to, to improve security and tracking of inventory.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Management.

Training/Certification

• One year experience of Forklift both stand up and sit down
• Valid Driver License and insurable driving record

• Relevant Supply Chain certifications, or previous experience in a similar position

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college is a plus
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Broad knowledge of methods, procedures, concepts and practices used in the various warehouse functions and controlling inventory.
• Thorough understanding of workload priorities and their interrelationships with other departments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook
• Strong math skills
• Understand the need for attention to detail
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

 Working conditions and management style:

• Office and Warehouse
• Physical effort such a walking, bending and kneeling.  
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation

• Communication with other departments
• Minimum Supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamic, pressured, and ever changing environment